East Troy Bluegrass Festival 2013

Monday, September 16, 2013

Sounds of bluegrass filled the square Sept. 7-8 for the East Troy Bluegrass Fest.

Singer-songwriter Macyn Talyor of Waterford earned first place as an instrumentalist in the guitar category at the 20th annual East Troy Bluegrass Festival on Sept. 8. Taylor has been playing guitar for 11 years. The festival was held Sept. 7 and Sept. 8 on the village square. Heather Noel Nelson photos.

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Crafters and food vendors welcomed festival-goers in East Troy, including these knit caps from Pam Tess. Her son, Jared, of Elkhorn, and her grandchildren helped customers choose their favorite styles.

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Performers at the 2013 East Troy Bluegrass Festival, which was held in the square in downtown East Troy, Sept. 7-8.

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Bluegrass music filled the square in downtown East Troy Sept. 7-8 for the 20th annual East Troy Bluegrass Festival.

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The Oak Street Ramblers of Madison performed Sept. 8. Members included, from left, Willie Jones on mandolin, Betty Stattelman-Scanlan on guitar and Jeff Kunkle on bass.

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Hundreds of fans enjoyed bluegrass on the village green in East Troy.

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One of the favorite sites at the event: an impromptu jam session.

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Fans enjoy what they came for: to listen to some of the best bluegrass performers across the Midwest.